Russia

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

Russia's 'whale jail' set to close after international outcry

08/04/2019

No Comment

Udderly petrifying: Helicopter rescues stranded cow in Italy

Italy's fire brigade rescued a cow stranded near the coast in Stintino, Italy.

02/04/2019

Destinations

Best wildlife experiences of April

Looking for ways to engage with nature this month? These are the best wildlife events, trips and books to have on your radar in April 2019.

01/04/2019

USA

Over 100K sign petition to spare dog that bit boy, amputating his arm

Authorities said the 4-year-old was bitten when he reached his arm, which had a sock on it, through a fence into a neighbor's yard.

07/03/2019

Earth News

Cosmetics : What are the alternatives to animal testing?

There are positive changes but important challenges remain.

03/03/2019

Earth News

These 5 cosmetic ingredients may catch you off guard

We're just spreading the word.

02/03/2019

Russia

Russia set to free 100 captive whales from 'prison'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been heavily criticised over a "whale prison" in the far east of the country, which is run by companies involved in trafficking.

01/03/2019

Venezuela

Venezuelan pets are abandoned because their owners can't feed them

Venezuelan pets are abandoned because owners can't feed them, but animal rescue groups are trying to help.

27/02/2019

No Comment

Pigs mark Spring Festival by racing in southwest China

A pig race provided light entertainment for spectators during the first day of the Chinese New Year in Langmushui Village in the county-level city of Duyun in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

06/02/2019

Thailand

Classical piano soothes retired elephants at Thai sanctuary

A sanctuary in Thailand hopes classical music can 'rehabilitate the souls' of the old, overworked and disabled elephants it cares for.

16/12/2018

Earth News

This Icelandic island gives shelter to whales

Previously captive cetaceans are to be rehabilitated in a wild environment.

23/11/2018

Culture Series

Photojournalist Emily Garthwaite's calling for the untold stories

We spoke to photojournalist Emily Garthwaite about her work as an artist and activist telling untold stories

26/10/2018

United Kingdom

Scotland to review cull laws after hunting picture causes outrage

Scotland will review cull laws after a picture of an American TV presenter with her hunt caused outrage on social media.

25/10/2018

No Comment

Animal lovers have their pets blessed on Saint Francis of Assisi Day

Dozens of pets got a special blessing at Lima's Saint Francis Monastery on Sunday during a special mass for four-legged friends and other pets.

01/10/2018

No Comment

Watch: Hundreds of turtles killed after being trapped in fishing net

Around 300 endangered turtles were killed off the coast of southern Mexico.

29/08/2018

France

Paris Aquarium offers sanctuary to 600 goldfish

Two years ago, The Paris Aquarium decided to open a new kind of sanctuary: one entirely dedicated to the humble and ubiquitous goldfish.

21/08/2018

Belgium

Watch: Real pony carousel in Brussels sparks outrage

A carousel using real ponies in Brussels has drawn criticism on social media, with users labelling it "disgusting" and "unacceptable".

07/08/2018

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook cancels trips to captive killer whale attractions

The decision means customers will no longer be able to purchase tickets to SeaWorld in Florida or Loro Parque in Tenerife from the company as of next summer.

29/07/2018

No Comment

South Korea's 'First Dog' launches canine protection campaign

South Korean President Moon Jae-in's pooch was the face of a campaign that launched in Seoul on Tuesday, urging people not to eat dogs.

17/07/2018

Germany

Can you really be fined €50,000 for killing a wasp in Germany?

As temperatures rise across Europe so too do the number of insects, but how much could it cost you to kill a wasp?

11/07/2018